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Adam Strom

@afstrom.bsky.social

Father, husband, and #educator. Co-founder and Executive Director of Re-imagining Migration. I used to other things. I was the on the leadership team at Facing History and Ourselves for years and even survived working in Hollywood.

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What is the purpose of civic education if we fail to address basic (and timely) constitutional questions in our classrooms?

02.05.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@alisonhardylondon.bsky.social happy birthday!

15.03.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Remember that immigrants enrich our communities and our schools

04.02.2025 23:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Educator Reflection Questions for Supporting Immigrant Students and Whole School Communities This document aims to provide educators and administrators with a framework for engaging effectively with our diverse student population, particularly in relation to sensitive issues surrounding im

From @reimagining.bsky.social, this resource is a set of reflection questions to help educators think about how best to support their immigrant students in uncertain times. sharemylesson.com/teaching-res... #Edusky

04.02.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Putting books back on the shelf.

03.02.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mass. schools cannot give student information to ICE without parental consent, AG says Massachusetts public schools must provide equal access to all children regardless of their immigration status, and cannot give studentsโ€™ personally identifiable information to ICE agents without writt...

Helpful reminders from the Massachusetts AG. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/m...

02.02.2025 01:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Parent engagement is important and NOT a one-size-all

We have to remember all families, especially our diverse families, all see family engagement from a different perspective #pd4UandMe #EduSky

01.02.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A graphic shows a screen with words coming out of it - ChatGPT, Social Media, AI, oh my!

Header text: Fact-Check the Chatbot
Subhead: Spotting Misinformation and Hallucinations in GenAI

Free online workshop
February 11
4-5pm PT / 7-8pm ET 

KQED TEACH

A graphic shows a screen with words coming out of it - ChatGPT, Social Media, AI, oh my! Header text: Fact-Check the Chatbot Subhead: Spotting Misinformation and Hallucinations in GenAI Free online workshop February 11 4-5pm PT / 7-8pm ET KQED TEACH

๐Ÿ“ข Educators: Join @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social for a FREE workshop Feb. 11!

๐Ÿ’ก Learn how to help your students gain vital online research & reasoning skills in the age of AI.

๐Ÿ”— Sign up: bit.ly/KQEDFeb11

#EdTech
#EduSky

31.01.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Me.

31.01.2025 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to be with my friend Liz Vogel and the team at the New Pluralists. Take a look at their guiding principles and consider which resonate with you.

30.01.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates Explore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration...

sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra...

26.01.2025 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates Explore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration...

What can we learn from the past to help us make sense of the administrations proposed actions on immigration? Here's something I wrote for @sharemylesson.bsky.social about teaching immigration history to help students develop an informed perspective.
sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra... ##Edusky

25.01.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates Explore the complexities of immigration in Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today's Policy Debates by Adam Strom. This blog examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration...

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Explore Immigration Crossroads by @afstrom.bsky.social linking 5 pivotal moments in U.S. immigration history to todayโ€™s debates. Help students think critically about policies, identity, and belonging in America. sharemylesson.com/blog/immigra... #EduSky

23.01.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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In uncertain times, schools are a lifeline for immigrant students. @reimagining.bsky.social's new guide offers strategies to foster safety, inclusion, and trust. Together, we can support students and families facing fear and uncertainty. #EduSky reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite...

22.01.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anti-immigrant rhetoric, and now changes to immigration policy, have many educators and families concerned & looking for support and clarity. Hope this new resource helps reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite...
#EduSky

23.01.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President (Opinion) On Day 1 of his second term, Trump issued orders that could negatively affect students. Hereโ€™s how to support them.

10 Actions Teachers Can Take Now That Trump Is President www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

22.01.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.

It's hard to even know what to say.
apnews.com/article/trum...

23.01.2025 03:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Support Young Children in Immigrant Families

A comprehensive collection of resources about supporting young children of immigrant families... now more than ever. Please check these out and pass them along! #EduSky #earlyyears #earlychildhood #MLLs www.colorincolorado.org/immigration/...

22.01.2025 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In uncertain times, schools are a lifeline for immigrant students. @reimagining.bsky.social's new guide offers strategies to foster safety, inclusion, and trust. Together, we can support students and families facing fear and uncertainty. #EduSky reimaginingmigration.org/resource-ite...

22.01.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Cost of Fear: Safeguarding Immigrant Students in Our Schools - Jackson Hole Economics With the Trump Administration signaling fundamental shifts in immigration policy, schools across the United States face an urgent crisis โ€” the safety and well-being of over a quarter of our students a...

I wrote this piece Sunday. The policies I warned would change were changed on Tuesday, the day this was released. I think the message is still relevant for anyone who cares about young people and the communities in which they will grow up. jheconomics.com/the-cost-of-... #EduSky #K12 #Immigration

22.01.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Awful.

19.01.2025 19:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Immigration Crossroads: Five Historical Episodes Illuminating Today's Policy Debates Migration is not just a chapter in the story of the United Statesโ€”it is the throughline. It has shaped who we are as a people, as a nation, and as communities across the country, from big cities to ru...

The new administration promises to radically reshape immigration to the US. How will you help students understand the civic implications without teaching the history of migration to and within the US?

#Migration #Education #SocialStudies #EduSky #K12 #SSChat

www.linkedin.com/pulse/immigr...

19.01.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This was in a fairly decent sized Asian grocery store in Chinatown

18.01.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's just huge. The photo might not capture the scale, maybe 6 or 7 inches

18.01.2025 17:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is that a quahog? What would I even do with that? #food

18.01.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is good news.

17.01.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ali Center Releases Groundbreaking Study On Compassion In America - Muhammad Ali Center

So honored to be with new partners at the Muhammad Ali Center as they share the results of their 2025 compassion index #compassion #MuhammadAli
alicenter.org/ali-center-r...

16.01.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yup. Can yall make some space for me?

14.01.2025 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a special place.

14.01.2025 22:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Boy, does this evoke some troubling history. Teachers, @reimagining.bsky.social has some terrific resources to put these comments in context. #Edusky ๐ŸŽ

14.01.2025 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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